Catalyst and champion of Company’s vision, strategy and growth.
Previously served in as a board member for APC after selling the company in 2014.
Focus on Operations, Distribution, and Commercial side of the business.
Extensive background in the Automotive Aftermarket and advocate for the industry.
40+ Years
Industry Experience
John Van Heel Owner & Executive Officer
Extensive background in the Automotive Industry; former CEO of Monro, Inc. chain of 1,000+ Auto Service and Tire Centers.
Collaboratively sets Company’s vision, strategy and growth with Vange.
Focus on financial/treasury side of the business, while contributing across other areas.
Investor in unrelated Tier 1 Dealership business, among other investments.
20+ Years
Industry Experience
Pete Proimos Executive Officer
Extensive experience and background in all areas of AP Emissions and champion of key initiatives, corporate strategy, and growth.
Has held multiple roles in the organization with focus on sales, distribution, and manufacturing operations.
Managing partner of the Proyco Family Office.
Bachelor’s degree from UNC Wilmington and Northwood University graduate.
15+ Years
Industry Experience
Gary Nix President of AP Division
Drives performance out of the North Carolina operation and oversees cross-plant functions such as demand/production planning.
Extensive knowledge in Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and operations of the AP Emissions business. Employee since 1995.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from State University of NY.
35+ Years
Industry Experience
Steven Nuneviller Executive VP of Finance & Accounting
Drives performance across all financial, treasury, analysis, and reporting functions for APACE. Key support to Commercial side of the business.
Extensive experience in Automotive Aftermarket on both retail disruption and supply / manufacturing sides of the business (Pep Boys, CARDONE Industries, Centric, and AP Emissions).
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance & Accounting from Widener University.
15+ Years
Industry Experience
Jayme Farina Executive VP of Commercial
Oversees and drives the combined APACE sales, marketing, strategic growth initiatives and all customer-facing programs.
Previously served as VP of Sales at Centric, Gates Corporation, and Cardone Industries.
Bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University.
25+ Years
Industry Experience
Yusef Ewais Executive Vice President of HR
Experienced Human Resources & Business Development Executive with history in manufacturing and agricultural industry.
Drives the performance in recruitment, employee relations, negotiation, and business planning.
MBA focused on Business Development / Organizational Behavior from East Carolina University.
15+ Years
Industry Experience
James Tucci Executive Vice President of Supply Chain
Extensive background in distribution, transportation, operations, and lean thinking.
Drives performance in North Carolina DC, realizing higher shipments and efficiency.
Previously held position of Global Vice President of Distribution at First Brands Group, and held leadership roles with Honeywell, Fleet Pride, and Ford Motor.
Over 20 years experience as logician in the US Marine Corp.
10+ Years
Industry Experience
David Frearson President of Eastern Division
Drives performance out of the Eastern Manufacturing (PA) operation.
Extensive knowledge and automotive manufacturing experience.
Previously held SVP of operations at Cardone Industries, as well as general manager of Communication Test Design Inc.
MBA from West Chester University and BS from Penn State University.
20+ Years
Industry Experience
Manager at Aristo
Oversees Heavy Duty business production operation.
Extensive experience in Automotive Aftermarket manufacturing Tenneco, SET Enterprises, and Sun Steel Company.
Bachelor’s Degree in Purdue University.
20+ Years
Industry Experience
Henry Hippert Vice President of Sales
Experienced sales professional who has extensive background in emissions products.
He is focused on the Feeder, Specialty, and Heavy-Duty Markets.
Previously served as VP of Sales at APC, Eastern Catalytic, and Johnson Matthey.
Bachelor’s degree from Villanova University.
25+ Years
Industry Experience
Glenn Barco Vice President of Sales
Experienced sales professional who has extensive background in both the Automotive Aftermarket and Heavy-Duty Market.
He is focused on the Traditional WD’s and Retail Markets.
Previously served as VP of Sales at First Brands, BBB, and CARDONE Industries.
Bachelor’s degree from Evangel University.
30+ Years
Industry Experience
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